Hamilton Helmer
Hamilton Helmer's "The 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy" is a concise and insightful exploration of the fundamental principles that underpin successful business strategies. Helmer introduces and elaborates on the seven powers: Scale Economies, Network Economies, Counter-Positioning, Switching Costs, Branding, Cornered Resource, and Process Power. Each power is carefully analyzed and presented with real-world examples demonstrating how companies have achieved sustained competitive advantage by effectively employing one or more of these powers. This book offers a clear framework for understanding the complexities of business strategy and provides readers with the tools to identify and leverage their own sources of power within the market.
Read if: you're a business leader, strategist, or entrepreneur looking to deepen your understanding of strategic principles and seek practical advice on building a long-lasting competitive edge in your industry.